Accounting Assistant

Job description / Role

Main Duties
• Responsible for recording, documentation and filing.
• Prepare and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable) of clients accounting and bookkeeping.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies and irregularities by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Contribute to team effort
• Liaising with external auditors.
• Prepare profit and loss statements, monthly closing and cost accounting reports of clients accounting and bookkeeping
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Oversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
• Perform accounting and clerical functions to support accounting personnel

Requirements

Skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Planning and organizing
• Strategic thinking
• Strong communication skills
• Information and task monitoring
• Problem identification and analysis
• Judgment and problem-solving

Essential
• Must have Bachelor degree in Accounting.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice
• Knowledge and experience in Accounting Software
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Package
• Base salary (AED 3,000-3,300) + short term incentives
• Private medical insurance.
• 22 working days annual holiday leave.
• Annual plane ticket to home country after 12 months.
• An environment that encourages learning and growth. The ability to grow and take more responsibility within a fast growing multifaceted consulting firm.

About the Company

A leading consulting, advisory and management solutions firm in the UAE.